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Skechers Delivers Blowout Quarter

July 25, 2014 SGB Update

Marking the highest quarterly sales in the company's 22-year history, Skechers USA, Inc. reported second quarter sales jumped 37.1 percent to $587.1 million…

Report: Dick’s SG Lays Off 478 PGA Golf Pros

July 25, 2014 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods has laid off 478 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) teaching pros, according to a statement from the PGA. PGA pros are still being employed at Golf Galaxy, also owned by Dick’s SG…

Sig Sauer Announces Layoffs

July 25, 2014 SGB Update

Sig Sauer, the maker of firearms, announced that it had laid off an unspecified number of employees. The company, based in Newington, NH, cited a decline in gun sales after record-high sales in prior years…

Under Armour’s Q2 Revenues Jump 34 Percent

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 34 percent in the second quarter of 2014 to $610 million led by a 35 percent gain in apparel and 34 percent hike in footwear revenues. Net income in the second quarter of 2014 of $18 million was unchanged com

West Marine Cuts Guidance After Q2 Shortfall

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

West Marine Inc. lowered its guidance for the year after a disappointing second quarter. Second-quarter earnings were down 17.7 percent to $$18.3 million, or 75 cents a share, short of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 86 cents a share. Comparable-

Brunswick Corp. Posts 4 Percent Q2 Sales Gain

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation reported sales grew 4 percent in the second quarter. The gains were led by its Fitness segment, with sales climbing 7 percent; followed by Marine Engine, ahead 4 percent; and Boat segment, up 3 percent. On a GAAP and as adjusted basi

Cabela’s Tops Q2 Estimates Despite Comp Drop

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Cabela's Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 2.3 percent to $43.5 million, or 61 cents a share, but results came in well-ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 51 cents a share. Comparable store sales decreased 14.2 percent…

Implus Acquires DryGuy and MaxxDry Dryers

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Implus has acquired DryGuy, a leading supplier of footwear dryers and thermal layering systems. This latest addition to the Implus family of brands will fall under the company’s Outdoor Division, which also includes Yaktrax, ICEtrekkers and Little H

Deckers Outdoor Sees 24 Percent Q1 Growth

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Deckers Outdoor Corporation reported revenues improved 24.3 percent in the first quarter to $211.5 million with strong double-digit gains at Ugg, Teva and Sanuk. Sales were again led by direct-to-consumer with 29.4 percent growth at retail and 43.7 percen

Rocky Brands Makes Hires to Support Growth

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

In alignment with its Blueprint for Growth, Rocky Brands made several hires and promotions to enhance its family of footwear and apparel brands, Rocky, Durango, Georgia Boot and Creative Recreation…

Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Revenues Climb 16 Percent

July 24, 2014 SGB Executive SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear Co. reported sales grew 16 percent in the second quarter to $324.2 million compared with sales of $280.5 million for the same period in 2013. Columbia brand net sales increased $38.5 million, or 15 percent, to $291.0 million, and the